Bicycling Glasses

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Steven said:

Tom Keats said:

In all the times where I thought clear glasses would be
nice to have, I've learned it's better to do just without,
altogether. They just fog up, get wet, and otherwise
add too much obscurity, inconvenience & complexity to be
worth it.> cheers,> Tom

I guess you missed my post about the Gargoyles which have a special
NASA coating on the lenses to prevent fogging.

No, I didn't. I guess I'm just a simplistic simplist ;-)

Thank goodness for NASA.

Quoted message said:

I have a pair that I use
for work and although you can still fog them up if you blow hot air
from your breath on them, the fog quickly dissipates.

If they work for you, great.

I guess I'm just sick & tired of eyewear.
At work I need reading glasses to see what
I'm doin', but I don't need 'em to see
where I'm goin'. So I'm constantly putting
'em on/taking 'em off, putting 'em on/taking
'em off.

I've also been to one too many Led Zeppelin
concerts, so my hearing is shot, too.
Getting older sux.

So, in my POV, anything that escapes
having to wear eyewear is good.
That includes helmet visors, and helmet
covers that can stretch over 'em. That
provides a pretty good degree of eye
protection from the elements, without
inflicting discomfort and a bunch of hassle.

Of course, a plain ol' hat or cap with a brim
would do just as well.

cheers, & Dazed & Confused,
Tom

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Quoted message said:

What a nut case! Do you have a substance abuse problem?

No, just a moron (*you*) with a computer problem.
Bye.

Steven said:

Another pair of sunglasses you can check out would be these Gargoyles:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Gargoyles-Sunglasses-Legend-Clear-Protective-Wrap-B_W0QQitemZ130031308935QQihZ003QQcategoryZ15666QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

These are Gargoyles Legends with clear lens. They look sporty and have
good lenses. At only $40 it won't break your bank either. I have a pair
of Gargoyles Clears 85S that I use at my work and I can attest to their
high quality build. If you need the best I would go with Gargoyles
because they have an entire line of clear lenses. The lenses were
actually designed to military specs and can take a .22 caliber bullet
at 10 foot range and not break. The lenses are also coated with some
special NASA coating which prevents fogging, pretty cool stuff.

Steven

Bulletproof?
Even for me that's overkill. Might be nice for my 100 MPH blasts on the
motorcycle but the worst I have hit on a bicycle has been a huge June
bug. They definitely look like they mean business.
Bill Baka

Tom Keats said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Steven said:

Tom Keats said:

In all the times where I thought clear glasses would be
nice to have, I've learned it's better to do just without,
altogether. They just fog up, get wet, and otherwise
add too much obscurity, inconvenience & complexity to be
worth it.> cheers,> Tom

I guess you missed my post about the Gargoyles which have a special
NASA coating on the lenses to prevent fogging.

No, I didn't. I guess I'm just a simplistic simplist ;-)

Thank goodness for NASA.

Quoted message said:

I have a pair that I use
for work and although you can still fog them up if you blow hot air
from your breath on them, the fog quickly dissipates.

If they work for you, great.

I guess I'm just sick & tired of eyewear.
At work I need reading glasses to see what
I'm doin', but I don't need 'em to see
where I'm goin'. So I'm constantly putting
'em on/taking 'em off, putting 'em on/taking
'em off.

I've also been to one too many Led Zeppelin
concerts, so my hearing is shot, too.
Getting older sux.

Been there, done that, learned to wear ear plugs for front seats.
No problem.
Damn, now I feel like digging in my vinyl collection and listening to
some. Wonder where I left the bong??
Bill

Quoted message said:

So, in my POV, anything that escapes
having to wear eyewear is good.
That includes helmet visors, and helmet
covers that can stretch over 'em. That
provides a pretty good degree of eye
protection from the elements, without
inflicting discomfort and a bunch of hassle.

Of course, a plain ol' hat or cap with a brim
would do just as well.

cheers, & Dazed & Confused,
Tom

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bill said:

Quoted message said:

I've also been to one too many Led Zeppelin
concerts, so my hearing is shot, too.
Getting older sux.

Been there, done that, learned to wear ear plugs for front seats.
No problem.
Damn, now I feel like digging in my vinyl collection and listening to
some.

I highly recommend Led Zep III. Especially Friends, and That's The Way.
A li'l Bron Y'Aur Stomp, 'n Hats Off to Roy Harper don't hurt, either.

Quoted message said:

Wonder where I left the bong??

So do I.

So do I.

It's prob'l'y in the fridge, next to the teapot, or the cat.

In the latter case, if ya want a cup of tea, ya better check
your back porch.

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Quoted message said:

Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
Thanks!
-cjkogan111

There's an eyeglass store in Melbourne, Coeye, which sells Chinese
glasses.
Just order them with the trial glasses. The mark ups on frames is
astronomic.
You should be able to get a nice set for around $20. In fact, they are
closing out
their rimless glasses for about $10.

Any of the cheaper mass market eye glass stores usually have a bunch of
specials.

Tom Keats said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

bill said:

Quoted message said:

I've also been to one too many Led Zeppelin
concerts, so my hearing is shot, too.
Getting older sux.

Been there, done that, learned to wear ear plugs for front seats.
No problem.
Damn, now I feel like digging in my vinyl collection and listening to
some.

I highly recommend Led Zep III. Especially Friends, and That's The Way.
A li'l Bron Y'Aur Stomp, 'n Hats Off to Roy Harper don't hurt, either.

Quoted message said:

Wonder where I left the bong??

So do I.

So do I.

It's prob'l'y in the fridge, next to the teapot, or the cat.

In the latter case, if ya want a cup of tea, ya better check
your back porch.

Well, at least I know where my Pink Floyd is.
Bill

Tom Keats said:

In all the times where I thought clear glasses would be
nice to have, I've learned it's better to do just without,
altogether. They just fog up, get wet, and otherwise
add too much obscurity, inconvenience & complexity to be
worth it.

I wear them to keep the knats out of my eyes.

Quoted message said:

Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
Thanks!
-cjkogan111

Here you $8.95 and up.

http://zennioptical.com/cart/home.php

Quoted message said:

Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
Thanks!
-cjkogan111

Tifosi makes some, not expensive..see if a LBS has them otherwise we
can send some to you.

http://www.tifosioptics.com

catzz66 said:

Tom Keats said:

In all the times where I thought clear glasses would be
nice to have, I've learned it's better to do just without,
altogether. They just fog up, get wet, and otherwise
add too much obscurity, inconvenience & complexity to be
worth it.

I wear them to keep the knats out of my eyes.

That in itself is worth it if you ride in the evening. I have been out
when major clouds of gnats are migrating across the road to greener
fields and what didn't go in my eyes I wound up inhaling.
No fun either way.
Bill Baka

Go to a place that sells indutrial safety stuff an get a pair of standard
safety glasses. You can get plastic cheep, or better safety glass. s
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Quoted message said:

Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
Thanks!
-cjkogan111

Take a look at this site for Uvex safety glasses. Some are pretty stylish
and you can get them in any tint for around $10.

http://www.coopersafety.com/shop/safetyglasses/uvex.cfm?f=g&c=UvexSafetyGlasses

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Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Does anyone know the easiest and cheapest way to get sunglasses that
have clear (non-tinted) lenses in them. All of the glasses that I've
seen in department stores so far have tinted lenses. I'm just looking
for something that I can use while biking at night. I'm not excited
about paying more than $20, but...ya know, if I have to...
Thanks!
-cjkogan111

None of these guys have it knocked. Look in the yellow pages under
safety equipment. Unless you live in the boondocks, there will be a
place that sells industrial gear to contractors and warehouses. They
will have what they call "safety glasses". Now: these are not going to
be like the rigid [censored] they sell at Home Depot, nope, these will have
flexible frames, be very comfortable, have clear lenses, look very
sporty... and cost less than $4. I keep a bowl-full by the back door.
Some are clear (some are grey), some have wrap-around lenses (for bug
season), etc... They are meant for wearing long hours and they are
better (yes better!) than what I used to buy at REI for $30-$40. If you
happen to be one of those brighter bulbs that wears a stalk mirror, be
sure to take it along when you go. It's nice to ensure frame clearance.